All this time (Walton) - from CDA67716 - Hyperion Records

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All this time

composer

Sir William Walton (1902-1983)

1970

author of text

Anonymous - traditional

16th century

Westminster Abbey Choir, James O'Donnell (conductor)

Recording details: February 2008
Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom
Produced by David Trendell
Engineered by Simon Eadon
Release date: October 2008
Total duration: 1 minutes 56 seconds

Cover artwork: Westminster Hall and Abbey. Daniel Havell (1785-1826)
Coloured aquatint by John Gendall (1790-1865) published by Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834) / Private Collection / Bridgeman Art Library, London

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Reviews

‘The best newly recorded Christmas CD by a country mile … terrific’ (The Mail on Sunday)

‘A must-have addition to any choral collection’ (Choir & Organ)

‘The Abbey choir's splendid performance … an ambitious and superbly sung programme, sympathetically framed within the choir's spaciously atmospheric home acoustic’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘The Christmas Eve carol service at Westminster Abbey is one of the most warming events in the festive calendar, and this CD captures the atmosphere beautifully … the singing is a constant delight’ (The Daily Telegraph)

‘Westminster Abbey Choir commands top spot among this year's Christmas vocal releases. James O'Donnell and his choristers are on splendid form, upholding the character of each piece in a compelling programme without false sentiment or wanton display’ (Classic FM Magazine)

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